Quick Biography of Major General Ray Shields. :
- Commissioned, 2nd Lieutenant, US Army: 14 May 1983
- Deployed To Afghanistan, April 2008 – January 2009
- Promoted to Major General, 20 June 2017
- Became NY Adjutant General, 30 October 2018
- Awards & Decorations
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star
- Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
- Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 3 Silver Oak Leaf Clusters)
- National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and M Device)
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal
- Combat Infantryman Badge
